Harry Potter

Portsmouth, England -- A Briton named Harry Potter said the fictional wizard who shares his name has made his life seem as if it were under the influence of a "bad spell."

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling is to have her life story immortalised in a comic book.

Actor Jason Isaacs is dreading the end of the beloved Harry Potter franchise - despite relishing in the downfall of his evil character.

"When I'm drunk I like to cause mischief. I'll steal props like the broomsticks from the Harry Potter set and bring them out to the pub for comedy value.

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe attended Britain's Reading music festival over the weekend (29-30Aug09) in disguise.

Fort Worth, Texas. -- The "Harry Potter" books by British author J.K. Rowling have expanded beyond the literary world into scholarly and religious realms, an author says.

Los Angeles -- The latest"Harry Potter" movie, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," has earned $107 million in its first three days in U.S. theaters, gate receipts show.

Barnstaple, Mass. -- Police in Massachusetts said two youths are accused of stealing more than $5,000 worth of electronics from cars while the owners were watching "Harry Potter."

Vatican City-- "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," the sixth installment in the magic-themed movie franchise, has earned a glowing review from the Vatican's newspaper.

London -- A publicist for British actor Rupert Grint says the "Harry Potter" movies star is recovering from the swine flu.